1 / 4   People throwing colorful powder towards the chariot of Goddess Mahalaxmi to celebrate the Mahalaxmi Festival at Thankot, Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday. /VCG Photo

2 / 4   The annual festival honors the goddess Mahalaxmi by carrying her and Ganesh to the Mahalaxmi temple. The Mahalaxmi usually lasts three days and begins on the third day of the Lord Ganesh festival. /VCG Photo

3 / 4   Local people throw red powder on participants and chariots at the festival. /VCG Photo

4 / 4   The traditional festival brings many families together and together they create a vibrant and joyful atmosphere. /VCG Photo